By Nate Lawson, DMD, MA, PhD
A patient presented to the University of Alabama, School of Dentistry with fractured composites on the mesial incisal edges of his left central and lateral incisors that had been placed 20 years previously.
By Fred H. Peck, DDS, FAACD
Placing permanent ceramic restorations in our patients’ mouths is an everyday occurrence for the restorative dentist. These restorations help to restore lost tooth structure, stabilize the occlusion, replace missing teeth, and improve esthetics. The final surface texture must be smooth and polished for patient comfort and to prevent damage to opposing teeth.
By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
The ability to rehabilitate or enhance a smile using direct composite restorations in the esthetic zone can be considered the ultimate challenge for the cosmetic dentist.
By Danièle Larose, DMD, AAACD
The most conservative method of restoring a Class IV fracture or correcting an anterior tooth size discrepancy is often composite resin.
By Mark Bowes, BDS Rand
Tooth wear has become a common problem, and today it affects both young and old patients. Ceramic veneers have been the standard treatment for many years. However, patients today are looking for more conservative and more cost-effective ways to treat missing, diseased, and unsightly tooth structure.
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By Nate Lawson, DMD, PhD
What is the advantage of using sectional matrices over circumferential matrices for composite restorations?
By David Chan, DMD, AAACD
With contemporary direct composite systems, the clinician can now truly be a dental artist by conservatively and esthetically creating restorations that are so life-like that they virtually emulate the beauty of natural tooth structure.
By Bob Margeas, DDS
A 55-year-old patient presented to my office with tooth pain upon biting from his second bicuspid. Upon further examination a crack was noted on the mesial marginal ridge.
By Douglas Harvey, BSc., DDS and Bob Margeas, DDS
The scope of temporization goes beyond the protection of the prepared tooth. Maintenance of tooth position as well as gingival health and position surrounding the preparation during the provisional phase are just as important for optimal results.
